All University of Idaho majors by area
- Science & Math · 27
- Engineering · 13
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Business & Finance · 9
- Arts & Design · 7
- Communications & Media · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | $47,399 | $64,392 | $18,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $31,028 | $62,791 | $22,500 |
| Biology | $39,368 | $55,147 | $21,250 |
| Plant Sciences | $44,559 | $47,392 | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $31,656 | $47,372 | $19,375 |
| Agricultural Public Services | — | $45,263 | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $31,022 | $43,171 | $26,500 |
| Animal Sciences | $36,486 | $40,935 | $25,000 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | $34,251 | — | $25,875 |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | $38,664 | — | $24,508 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | $34,542 | — | $26,000 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $36,118 | — | $24,250 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Soil Sciences | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $80,700 | $94,484 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,409 | $86,415 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $68,885 | $86,310 | $21,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | $75,915 | $80,558 | $27,000 |
| Architecture | $44,215 | $62,557 | $24,900 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Biological / Biosystems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Environmental Design | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Interior Architecture | — | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | — | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $50,628 | $27,965 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $36,200 | $47,825 | $16,835 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,620 | $47,654 | $26,209 |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | $26,539 | $42,526 | $18,622 |
| English | — | $38,409 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Writing | $25,574 | — | $26,650 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $59,334 | $81,967 | $23,000 |
| Agricultural Business | $48,338 | $80,690 | $17,956 |
| Business Economics | $44,655 | $78,254 | $26,000 |
| Finance | $46,428 | $71,929 | $21,400 |
| Accounting | $40,001 | $67,887 | $15,000 |
| Management Information Systems | $52,920 | $63,639 | $17,457 |
| Marketing | $45,555 | $59,776 | $24,926 |
| Human Resources | $49,442 | $52,438 | $22,087 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $22,617 | $45,624 | $25,239 |
| Theatre | $19,880 | $35,407 | $21,287 |
| Music | $30,191 | $29,227 | — |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $38,136 | $56,032 | $26,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $32,662 | $49,929 | $26,000 |
| Graphic Communications | $25,848 | $49,188 | $26,958 |
| Journalism | $33,253 | $45,288 | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $35,212 | $60,241 | $29,566 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,484 | $49,651 | $25,000 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,327 | $54,732 | $29,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,677 | $50,237 | $26,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $70,276 | $103,530 | $25,500 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former University of Idaho students earn a median $54,670 ten years after starting college, more than 100% of Idaho colleges we cover. 57% graduate within six years.
University of Idaho majors questions
How many majors does University of Idaho offer?
University of Idaho offers 90 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Idaho?
Computer Science graduates from University of Idaho earn a median $103,530 four years after graduating, the highest of the 43 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,500.
Which University of Idaho majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $29,227 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of Idaho overview